Javone Johnson, a 27-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on September 19, 2021, in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Officers responded about 2:30 a.m. to North Caldwell Street on an armed robbery call; Johnson was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit led the investigation and consulted the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office.

Detectives concluded the shooting occurred during an armed robbery. After review, CMPD and the District Attorney’s Office determined the shooting was justified and no charges were filed. The investigation remained active and detectives continued interviewing involved parties and seeking information. Anyone with details about the incident is asked to contact the homicide unit or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.